George Hunter - Fairfax, Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
N 38° 42.552 W 077° 11.676
18S E 309180 N 4286793
Located within the Pohick Church Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM153C4
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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George Hunter was born in Alexandria in 1753 and went on to become a doctor. He spent his time in service as a surgeon in the Navy and cared for many sick and injured service members while with the Potomac Fleet. He took his time in service serious and negated other officer duties to care for the sick. He was lost at sea, making the ultimate sacrifice for what became the United States of America. To read more :https://www.fairfaxresolvessar.org/content/ffx_patriotic_patriotgravemarking/george_hunter.html
Patriot Name: George Hunter

Type of Service Provided: Surgeon

Cemetery Name: Pohick Episcopal Church Cemetery

Text of the Grave Marker:
George Hunter 1753-1776 SUR IN REV NAVY

Grave Marker Type: Granite Marker

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